MONTRÉAL - The 13th edition of the Centraide Cup, which was held on Sept. 12 and 13 at Stade Saputo, has raised a record $490,000 in support of Centraide of Greater Montreal and the Montreal Impact Foundation.
“The Centraide Cup has become a unifying event that perfectly reflects the shared values of the Montreal Impact Foundation and Centraide of Greater Montreal,” said Carmie Saputo, President of the Montreal Impact Foundation. “Year after year, the corporate community generously comes together to support causes that have a tangible impact in our communities. With warm thanks to the participating teams, our partners and the many volunteers who contribute to the success of this event for their mutual commitment, we will continue our mission of supporting young people by investing in meaningful projects that foster development and well-being.”
“We are privileged to count on the commitment of participating organizations and their employees, who demonstrate a remarkable spirit of solidarity,” said Maud Doualan, Vice-President, Philanthropic Development, at Centraide of Greater Montreal. “The Centraide Cup is much more than a sports tournament. It brings together hundreds of people around a common cause through the unifying power of soccer. The generosity of participants, the unwavering support of the Montreal Impact Foundation, and the strong partnership we share with the Saputo Stadium team enable us to help improve the living conditions of families and young people facing difficult circumstances.”
On the field, the team FC Eagles claimed the title in the elite category, while FC HQ 1 was crowned champion in the intermediate category. Énergies+ took the honours in the recreational category. Rolls-Royce 1 also received the Sportsmanship Award, presented each year to the team best demonstrating sportsmanship and camaraderie.
The event was made possible thanks to the essential support of partners including Keurig Dr Pepper, Stade Saputo, BMO, Courchesne-Larose, JOO BIO, Metro, Popeye's and Saputo.
About the Montreal Impact Foundation
Since its creation in 2013, the Montreal Impact Foundation has been deeply involved in its community. Its mission is to organize and support activities to improve the quality of life of children and families from vulnerable backgrounds. In particular, it provides sports facilities to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits and social integration.
About Centraide of Greater Montreal
A true agent of change, Centraide of Greater Montreal is a public foundation whose mission is to bring people together and take action for an inclusive and poverty-free Greater Montreal. To achieve this goal, it supports a network of 375 community agencies and projects in Laval, in Montreal and on the South Shore that improve the living conditions of people in a situation of poverty. Centraide works with the Greater Montreal population and with communities, businesses, institutions and philanthropic organizations.
